A press release for the film said it would capture: "Sonic's irreverent tone and spirit, reuniting him with some of the most revered and infamous characters of the franchise, including the evil Dr Eggman."

Columbia Pictures' President of Production, Hannah Minghella, said: "There are limitless stories to tell with a character like Sonic the Hedgehog and a built-in international fan base.

"Along with our wonderful creative partners at Marza, we're looking to capture everything that generations of fans know and love about Sonic while also growing his audience wider than ever before."